Convert Files for Free ads. How to remove? (Uninstall guide)
What is Convert Files for Free?
Convert Files for Free is a legitimate application that can hardly be called reliable. It's an ad-supported application that primarily seeks to drive visitor's traffic to predetermined websites. It is promoted on various download websites as a file converter that can be used for free. People report that after installing this app they have started receiving continuous pop-up ads whenever they open Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. However, you may also start seeing 'Ads by Convert Files for Free', 'Brought by Convert Files for Free', 'ConvertFilesforFree ads' and similar notifications out of nowhere. That's because this program may also be promoted via free software and get inside computers unnoticed. No matter how it gets inside, it starts working as a Browser Helper Object, extension or add-on on each web browser that you are using and implementing certain activities that bring profit to its developers. First of all, it starts generating aforementioned advertisements that may vary from pop-ups containing various commercial offers to fake software update alerts. No matter what kind of Convert Files for Free ads you may receive, beware that they anyway they pose harm to your PC's security. After clicking on pop-up ads you may be rerouted to sponsored websites that may be filled with questionable content, or after clicking on fake software alerts you may end up with another potentially unwanted program on your computer. By the way, Convert Files for Free virus may also monitor your web browsing activities, slow down your machine, cause system crashes, and other inconveniences. Thus, no matter whether you installed it manually or it got inside in a bundle, you should eliminate it without hesitation. For that, we recommend using Reimage.
How can Convert Files for Free hijack my computer?
Convert Files for Free is a potentially unwanted program, which distribution relies on other free programs. Even though it can be downloaded from various download websites, people seldom fall into installing it due to the lack of credibility. That's why its developers employ 'bundling' and add this extension alongside programs, such as download managers, audio or video players, PDF creators and so on. The problem is that bundled installers are very tricky. People are directly offered to install a freeware, but are not directly informed about 'additional components' that it carries. That's why people frequently end up with various adwares, browser hijackers and other potentially unwanted programs on their computer. The most reliable way to prevent installation of unwanted programs is to install a reputable anti-spyware and keep it updated. Besides, you should always be attentive during installation of free software. You should keep in mind that additional components, such as various plug-ins, add-ons, toolbars, and extensions are disclosed in a misleading manner. So, in order to opt out of them, you have to select Advanced or Custom installation option, carefully check everything and unmark check boxes that promote additional programs. Convert Files for Free redirects can pose harm to your computer's security. Therefore, if this adware has already infiltrated your machine, make sure that you get rid of it immediately.
How to remove Convert Files for Free virus?
Our security experts have prepared Convert Files for Free removal guidelines that you can find down below:
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To remove Convert Files for Free ads, follow these steps:
Uninstall Convert Files for Free from Windows systems
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Click Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features (if you are Windows XP user, click on Add/Remove Programs).
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If you are Windows 10 / Windows 8 user, then right-click in the lower left corner of the screen. Once Quick Access Menu shows up, select Control Panel and Uninstall a Program.
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Uninstall Convert Files for Free and related programs
Here, look for Convert Files for Free or any other recently installed suspicious programs. -
Uninstall them and click OK to save these changes.
Get rid of Convert Files for Free from Mac OS X system
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If you are using OS X, click Go button at the top left of the screen and select Applications.
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Wait until you see Applications folder and look for Convert Files for Free or any other suspicious programs on it. Now right click on every of such entries and select Move to Trash.
Eliminate Convert Files for Free from Internet Explorer (IE)
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Remove dangerous add-ons
Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top right corner of the browser and choose Manage Add-ons. -
You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for Convert Files for Free and other suspicious plugins. Disable these entries by clicking Disable:
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Change your homepage if it was altered by virus:
Click on the gear icon (menu) on the top right corner of the browser and select Internet Options. Stay in General tab. -
Here, remove malicious URL and enter preferable domain name. Click Apply to save changes.
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Reset Internet Explorer
Click on the gear icon (menu) again and select Internet options. Go to Advanced tab. - Here, select Reset.
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When in the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset again to complete Convert Files for Free removal.
Delete Convert Files for Free ads from Microsoft Edge
Reset Microsoft Edge settings (Method 1):
- Launch Microsoft Edge app and click More (three dots at the top right corner of the screen).
- Click Settings to open more options.
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Once Settings window shows up, click Choose what to clear button under Clear browsing data option.
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Here, select all what you want to remove and click Clear.
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Now you should right-click on the Start button (Windows logo). Here, select Task Manager.
- When in Processes tab, search for Microsoft Edge.
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Right-click on it and choose Go to details option. If can’t see Go to details option, click More details and repeat previous steps.
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When Details tab shows up, find every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right click on each of them and select End Task to end these entries.
Resetting Microsoft Edge browser (Method 2):
If Method 1 failed to help you, you need to use an advanced Edge reset method.
- Note: you need to backup your data before using this method.
- Find this folder on your computer:
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe.
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Select every entry which is saved on it and right click with your mouse. Then Delete option.
- Click the Start button (Windows logo) and type in window power in Search my stuff line.
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Right-click the Windows PowerShell entry and choose Run as administrator.
- Once Administrator: Windows PowerShell window shows up, paste this command line after PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> and press Enter:
Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers -Name Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml -Verbose}
Once these steps are finished, Convert Files for Free should be removed from your Microsoft Edge browser.
WindowsMac OS XInternet ExplorerMicrosoft EdgeFirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariRemove Convert Files for Free from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Mozilla Firefox, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Add-ons → Extensions. -
Here, select Convert Files for Free and other questionable plugins. Click Remove to delete these entries.
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Reset Mozilla Firefox
Click on the Firefox menu on the top left and click on the question mark. Here, choose Troubleshooting Information. -
Now you will see Reset Firefox to its default state message with Reset Firefox button. Click this button for several times and complete Convert Files for Free removal.
Erase Convert Files for Free from Google Chrome
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Delete malicious plugins
Open Google Chrome, click on the menu icon (top right corner) and select Tools → Extensions. -
Here, select Convert Files for Free and other malicious plugins and select trash icon to delete these entries.
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Click on menu icon again and choose Settings → Manage Search engines under the Search section.
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When in Search Engines..., remove malicious search sites. You should leave only Google or your preferred domain name.
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Reset Google Chrome
Click on menu icon on the top right of your Google Chrome and select Settings. -
Scroll down to the end of the page and click on Reset browser settings.
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Click Reset to confirm this action and complete Convert Files for Free removal.
Uninstall Convert Files for Free from Safari
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Remove dangerous extensions
Open Safari web browser and click on Safari in menu at the top left of the screen. Once you do this, select Preferences. -
Here, select Extensions and look for Convert Files for Free or other suspicious entries. Click on the Uninstall button to get rid each of them.
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Reset Safari
Open Safari browser and click on Safari in menu section at the top left of the screen. Here, select Reset Safari.... -
Now you will see a detailed dialog window filled with reset options. All of those options are usually checked, but you can specify which of them you want to reset. Click the Reset button to complete Convert Files for Free removal process.